Re:How I discovered the underground world of credit card net...
by sigwinch28 on Wednesday August 02, 2023 @05:34PM
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> Majority of restaurant is all about experience and event payment system should match that experience.
I'm in the UK. I go to many high-end restaurants, cocktail bars, etc. Portable card terminals are essentially universal in these places. The fact it's the same everywhere is a feature, not a bug.
It's quick. Your card never leaves your sight. No pen is required. Payments up to £100 can be done using contactless on a physical card. Even higher amounts with smartphones/smart watches. Tipping is often integrated into the terminal where tipping is common. It's rare to have to put the card into the terminal.
I don't think it detracts from the experience. On the contrary, I think it streamlines the bit between being finished and wanting to leave:
"Please can I have the bill and a card machine, please".
I'm in the UK. I go to many high-end restaurants, cocktail bars, etc. Portable card terminals are essentially universal in these places. The fact it's the same everywhere is a feature, not a bug.
It's quick. Your card never leaves your sight. No pen is required. Payments up to £100 can be done using contactless on a physical card. Even higher amounts with smartphones/smart watches. Tipping is often integrated into the terminal where tipping is common. It's rare to have to put the card into the terminal.
I don't think it detracts from the experience. On the contrary, I think it streamlines the bit between being finished and wanting to leave:
"Please can I have the bill and a card machine, please".